Friday Aura
Our take on the Aura Elongated
The Aura is probably the softest feeling foam paddle we have played with to this point, which fills a need in a market dominated by stiff and overly powerful foam paddles. It was a refreshing change of pace — it’s easy to move through the ball confidently without fear of popping it up too high and we had total control over where we were placing the ball.
Check out our full review of the Aura and Aura Pro here.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $129.00
Is the Aura Elongated worth $129?
Who should buy the Aura Elongated?
How does the Aura Elongated play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Aura Elongated?
Aura Elongated vs Jelly Bean 2 Hurache-X
All Court
Friday Aura
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Friday
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight
- 118
- Twist Weight
- 5.8
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
All Court
11SIX24 Jelly Bean 2 Series
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- 11SIX24
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6.1
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- UPA-A
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Questions people ask about the Aura Elongated
Is the Friday Aura a power paddle or a control paddle?
It's a control paddle. Rubber inserts and cartilage foam in the throat make it probably the softest foam paddle we've played, though it still has decent plow-through on big swings.
Is the Friday Aura good for control players?
Yes. It feels like it'll never miss a dink or third-shot drop, making it great for grindy, defensive players who win with placement over power.
Is the Friday Aura worth $129?
Yes, for the right player. It fills a gap in a market of stiff, overpowered foam paddles, though it takes time to adjust to pushing the ball yourself.
Is the Friday Aura USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
Does the Friday Aura have good pop for hands battles?
Not really. It won't put you ahead in hands battles against most modern paddles, so it's best for players who generate their own power.
What are some Friday Aura alternatives?
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How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.